- Partial to fullFunding type
- KU Leuven (Belgium)Host institution
- ASEAN studentsEligibility
- Master’sStudy level
- ~€10,000/yr living (some)Possible grant
- With admissionApplication
At a glance
partial
Funding
€30k
Max amount
Feb 1, 2027
Deadline
ASEAN member countries
Country
KU Leuven
Provider
KU Leuven, Belgium's highest-ranked university and one of Europe's oldest (founded in 1425), offers the ASEAN Scholarship to attract talented students from Southeast Asia to its English-taught master's programmes. With non-EEA master's tuition of roughly €6,000 per year, the award supports students from the 10 ASEAN member countries who demonstrate strong academic achievement. The scholarship can take the form of a full or partial tuition waiver and, in some cases, a contribution toward living costs (a living grant of around €10,000 per year for a number of awards), depending on the programme and the year's funding. A limited number of awards are offered to the strongest ASEAN applicants across KU Leuven's master's programmes. Applicants apply for the ASEAN Scholarship in connection with their KU Leuven master's admission, by the relevant deadline (commonly around the start of the year for September entry). Because details vary by programme and year, applicants should check the specific scholarship terms when they apply.
What's covered
- Tuition waiver — A full or partial tuition waiver, depending on the programme and award.
- Living grant (some) — For a number of awards, a living grant of around €10,000 per year.
- Duration — For the nominal duration of the master's, subject to satisfactory progress.
How to apply
Apply for your KU Leuven master's and the ASEAN Scholarship in connection, by the relevant deadline; check your programme's specific scholarship terms.
- Choose an eligible master's — Select a KU Leuven English-taught master's programme and confirm ASEAN Scholarship eligibility.
- Note the deadline — Find the scholarship deadline (commonly early in the year for September entry).
- Apply for admission — Submit your KU Leuven master's admission application.
- Apply for the scholarship — Complete the ASEAN Scholarship application/expression of interest as instructed.
- Selection — KU Leuven selects recipients on academic merit.
- Award — Selected students receive a tuition waiver (and, for some, a living grant).
Eligibility
OriginA national of an ASEAN member country.
ProgrammeApplying for an eligible English-taught master's at KU Leuven.
MeritAn excellent academic record — the award is competitive and merit-based.
AdmissionApplying for (or holding an offer for) the master's programme.
Programme rulesMeet any additional criteria for the specific scholarship/programme.
Awards can be full or partial, sometimes with a living grant. Apply for the scholarship in connection with your KU Leuven master's admission, by the relevant deadline (often early in the year).
Eligible countries
ASEAN member countries
Deadlines
2027 master's entry2027-02-01
Selection
KU Leuven awards the ASEAN Scholarship on academic merit to the strongest applicants from ASEAN countries, with value (partial to full, sometimes with a living grant) depending on the programme and year. Because awards are limited, selection is competitive.
Verified sources
- KU Leuven Scholarshipskuleuven.beofficial
About the provider
KU Leuven, founded in 1425, is Belgium's highest-ranked university and one of the oldest and most research-intensive universities in Europe. It offers the ASEAN Scholarship to attract talented students from Southeast Asia to its English-taught master's programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the KU Leuven ASEAN Scholarship?
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A merit-based scholarship from KU Leuven (Belgium's highest-ranked university) for talented students from ASEAN member countries entering its English-taught master's programmes.
What does it cover?
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A full or partial tuition waiver and, for a number of awards, a living grant of around €10,000 per year, depending on the programme and the year's funding.
Who is eligible?
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Nationals of ASEAN member countries with an excellent academic record who are applying for an eligible KU Leuven English-taught master's programme.
How do I apply?
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Apply for your KU Leuven master's admission and the ASEAN Scholarship in connection, by the relevant deadline, following your programme's scholarship instructions.
When is the deadline?
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Commonly early in the year for September entry, though it varies by programme. Check your chosen master's programme's scholarship page.
Is it full funding?
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It varies — from a partial to a full tuition waiver, sometimes with a living grant. Confirm the value for your specific programme and award.
Which countries count as ASEAN?
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The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations — including Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and others.
Is it only for master's students?
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Yes — the ASEAN Scholarship is for taught master's programmes. Research/PhD students should look at KU Leuven's separate doctoral funding.
How competitive is it?
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Competitive — a limited number of awards go to the strongest ASEAN applicants across KU Leuven's master's programmes.
Which programmes are eligible?
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Eligible English-taught master's programmes across KU Leuven's faculties; confirm eligibility and terms for your specific programme.
Do I need to be admitted first?
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You apply for the scholarship in connection with admission; typically you should be applying for (or hold an offer for) the master's programme.
What ranking is KU Leuven?
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KU Leuven is Belgium's highest-ranked university and among the top universities in Europe, which is part of the appeal of its ASEAN Scholarship.